Total births
784
Boys' name · since 2012
Taysom
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 784 babies named Taysom, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1996
- among boys today
- 784
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Taysom is the #1996 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 784 recorded since 2012.
Taysom has 784 recorded births among boys since 2012, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1996 as of the latest data, more common than 86% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #1996 among boys today
- 784 born since 2012
- 2020s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taysom is currently the #1996 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 784 born since 2012, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1996
- among boys today
- 784
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Taysom vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1996
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Taysom was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
119 babies were named Taysom in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Taysom compares
784 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Taysom's all-time total is 114% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taysom | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 784 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 119 | 23 | 22,252 |
Taysom's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Taysom's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 10 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 119, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Taysom at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,996
Active since
2012
Taysom popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 119
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Taysom popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 2020 (Taysom as girls' name)
Taysom by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Taysom's strongest decade.
533 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Taysom births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
251 births
- 2020s
2020s
533 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 533 births (68% of all-time use).
How Taysom compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Taysom's total volume
Taysom vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Taysom by state
Where Taysom concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 147 | 18.8% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 107 | 13.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 41 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 28 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Idaho | | 19 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Nebraska | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #7 | California | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.8% |
Utah share of Taysom's total US births 18.8%
Even split
147 of 784 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Taysom appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taysom? ▼
Since 2012, Social Security records show 784 babies named Taysom. Today it holds rank #1996 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 119 births.
When was Taysom most popular? ▼
Taysom was most popular in the 2020s decade with 533 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Taysom most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taysom are Utah (147 births), Louisiana (107 births), Texas (41 births).
How long has the name Taysom been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taysom since 2012 -- 14 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taysom? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taylor, Tayden, Tayler, Taylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Taysom's data
- Utah records the most Taysoms (147 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Taysom
Nearby Names Like Taysom
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taysom
Taylor Boy
#665 113,541 births
Tayden Boy
#1660 3,023 births
Tayler Boy
#4485 2,587 births
Taylen Boy
#1519 2,206 births
Tayvon Boy
#4251 1,556 births
Compare Taysom side by side: Taysom vs Taylor Taysom vs Tayden Taysom vs Tayler
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Taysom
Ryett #1995
422 births · Peak 2024
Neal #1997
55,048 births · Peak 1959
Kemari #1994
1,585 births · Peak 2009
Cortez #1998
10,899 births · Peak 1990
Fischer #1993
2,158 births · Peak 2015
Von #1999
5,552 births · Peak 1958
Yariel #1992
2,028 births · Peak 2010
Octavius #2000
3,687 births · Peak 1991
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2012–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taysom: #1996 Boys' Name - 784 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taysom. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Taysom draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.